A scarce original First World War period 'Dorsetshire Regiment sweetheart brooch', in the form of a miniature cap style badge, the front with heavy gold plated finish, mounted to a S.M.L.E rifle, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "A.Bros". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, complete with original rifle sling and retaining all of the gold plating to the front of the badge.
Width 54mm.
Height 18mm.

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WW1 Dorsetshire Regiment Gilt & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch.

A very good example of a First World War period 'Dorsetshire Regiment sweetheart brooch'; gilded brass example following the lines of the cap badge inlaid with blue and white enamel. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 30mm.

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Dorsetshire Regiment 4th Bn mother of pearl sweetheart brooch

A scarce 4th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment brooch, handmade from mother of pearl, with blank tablet below the Sphinx rather than "Marabout" that the Regular Infantry wore. Very good condition and still retaining its original pin fitting.
Height 30mm.This is being sold as a collector's item only, as these types of pins were only glued in place and are now too fragile and unsuitable for wearing.

Dorsetshire Regiment white faced enamel sweetheart brooch

Dorsetshire Regiment 1917 silver sweetheart brooch

A good First World War silver sweetheart brooch, the reverse bearing London hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details "C&A" (Collett & Anderson). Very good condition, original pin fittings, good patina.
Diameter 27mm.